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Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

IT is refreshing to readsthe proposition
of the monopolists, to extravagantly ex'
pend all of the surplus in pensions, for
tifications and the like. 1t will ease the
mind of the man who, though hall
starved, Is obliged to pay out more than
his earnings for taxes to know that 1t is
being donated to-other people.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

Boston, Dec 20-Business in the United
States court was practically suspended Mon
day, owing to the fact that there is no
United States marshal Marshal Banks
term of office ended on the 18th, and as his
successor has not been appointed the office is
vacant The jurors have been excused for
a week from the United States district court
Justice Gray has the power to make tenn
porary appointment of a marshal, and tele-
gram has been sent to Washington asking him
to do so until Gen. Banks successor is named
This state of things, it is said, never oc-
CURED in this court before
LATER-Judge Gray, of the United States
supreme court, has appointed Gen. Banks
United States marshal to serve until
his successor is appointed by the president
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

mittee OF the Rated Service fensio' associa-
ton met Monday and issued call Tor con-
vention to be held in New York city on the
lst day Of March, 1888, to indorse the cent
day service pension bill. The bill referred
to asks congress to grant pension at the
rate per month Of one cent day to all en-
listed men, who served in the army, navy or
marine corps including regulars and volun-
teers subsequent to the 18th Of April, 1851,
and prior to July. 1858. The pension is to be
paid to persons entitled thereto for life after
the passage of the bill.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

ST LOUIS, NO., Dec. 20-The last of the
election fraud cases with three exceptions,
was disposed of in the United States court
Monday. Senator Ketchum was fined 5000,
John E, Kelly, William Bergesch, Charles
Perrin, Edward Guoin, and Fred J. Leinert
$3.50 each, and Henry Sherman and Archie
Nenow $50 each. Pat Golden and J. W.
Chamberlain were granted new trials. Ed
ward Sweeney will have his first trial next
Thursday. Although nearly 1oo men were
indicted, only one has been sent to the peni-
tentiary and one to Jail.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

At the regular meeting of the Island
City camp, No 300, NJ. W. of A. last
evening, the following officers were
elected:
VC--J M Albrecht.
w A-John Ohlweiler, Jr.
Clerks Marschall. Jr.
Banker-August Schmidt.
Northumberland Goeser.
Sentry-Nicholas Burrill.
Physiciaa-C Bernhardi.
Manager (For three years. Jos L
Haas.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 20.-The state
bureau of statistics has received and tabu-
lated reports from all the counties in In-
diana regarding acreage and yield Of the
crop for 1887. The average yield per acre
both of corn and potatoes is the smallest for
many years. The following are the totals
as shown by the tabulated statements.
Wheat, 2,794. 1876 acres; 39,096, 657 bushels
average, 1879 bushels; corn, 3,29,9l4
acres; 70, OF, ,d04 bushels; average, 2l.6 bush
els; oats, ss6,9s7 acres; 24,S7s,9S4 bushels
average. N.7.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
The Cook County, Illinois. Boodiers.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-In the appellate court
for this district Monday, the counsel for the
state refus I'd to accept proposition by the
counsel of the county boodlers for the hear
ing of the appeal in their casa at the present
term of that court, when the case of Ed Nc
Donald will be heard The arguments in the
appeal in the boodler cases will not be heard,
therefore, until the March term, and the
courts decision will probably not b. rem
dered until June. The ex-county commits
sioners and their convicted ass pciates will
therefore remain in Jail for at letsi six
meuths longer
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

DUBUQUE, Ia. Dec 20-Mrs Carrie Lane
Chapman. of Marshalltown, is organizing
new political party in Iowa to be called the
American party. She Is preparing for tour
of the state for the purpose of organizing
local branches She is confident the new
party will eventually control the politics Of
the country. She SAYS that 500 names per
day are being added to its membership in
New York, and that it can already boast of
a governor in California The motto of the
new party is "America for Americana" She
expects to havea large membership in Iowa
before spring
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

The Chicago journal has kept track of
all persons who have been prominently
mentioned for the various state offices on
both tickets. The list is as follows:
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

BERLIN, Dec 20-Count Perponcher,
chief marshal of the imperial household, has
resigned his post owing to an oifense he had
given TO Prince Bismarck. On the occasio n
OF the banquet which was given to the czar
during his recent visit at Berlin, Count Per-
poncher did not allot the place opposite the
czar to Prince Bismarck, which was befitting
his rank. Count Perponcher offered to ex-
plain, but Bismarck refused to receive him.
Count Wernegeroie is taking steps to enable
Count Perponcher to remain in his Office
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
"GUM8OlL" IN GREAT LUCK.
He Captures an Heiress Who Recoups II in
For His Matrimonial Errors.

LONDON, Dec. 30-Tbe marriage of EaI
Cairns 10 Miss Olive Behrens took place Mon
day at St Mary's church, Bryauston square
An exceedingly brilliant assemblage was
present, including a largo number of titled
people Among the presents to the brid,
was a costly bracelet of diamonds and sap
phires presented by the prince Of Wales. Th'
addition to the Cairns fortune through the
marriage of Lord Cairns to Miss Behrens is
91o, 900, which more then compensates for
the outlay incurred by his loriship's engage
ments to Miss Fortescue and Miss Grant
Miss Behrens is member of a very wealth,
Hebrew family in Manchester, and will prob
ably receive large legscies from time to time
in event of her surviving some of her elder
relatives Lord Cairns was remarkably COO
during the marriage ceremony, and Ignored
the not too-covertly made expressions con
corning his previous matrimonial attempts
with commendable grace The couple vii
spend their honey moon at Cairo.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

DEs MONIES, Ia, Dec. 20.-Sensational
rumors are current in regard to the sale of
The Register newspaper. 1t is positively
stated that the Clarksons have taken an option
on The Chicago Times; that they have given
an option on The Register, including their
private residences, for $490, 0Oo, and that the
parties who hold the option will make the
paper ti-Prohibition. This report cause.
much excitement among Republicans, who
say that if this Is true rival Republican
morning paper will be established at once
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 20.-Tbe Hon.
Don NJ. Dickinson, whose nomination for
the postmaster generalship is now before the
senate, arrived in Washington late Monday
afternoon He drove at once to the Arling-
ton hotel, and repaired Immediately to the
rooms secured for him. He did not register,
and left strict orders that no cards were to
be sent to his apartments. Certain personal
friends wers admitted, however, among them
Justice Montgomery Mr. Dickinson left
the hotel at 7:30 and strolled to the White
House, where he was closeted with the presi-
dent throughout the evening.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

New YORK, Dec. 20 Walking Delegates
Armstrong, Herman, Harney, Mclaughlin,
and Mcdonnell, of the building trades SEC
ton of the Central Labor union, were ar
raigned in the general sessions Monday to
plead to the Indictment charging them with
conspiracy. Through counsel they pleaded
not guilty, reserving the right to withdraw
the plea or demur to the Indictment The
defendants are charged with conspiracy to
ruin the business of Peck & Snyder, dealer:
in building materials. They have all given
hal
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

NEW York Dec. 20-Hon. P. H. Kelly, of
St Paul, Mimi, is still a very sick man.
The physician attending MIR. Kelly said Mon
day night that his patient was resting quiet
ly, and that his general Icondition was I'M
proved. His temperature is lower than Sun
day, and other symptoms are favorable te
recovery.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20


WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 20-The inter
state commerce commission Monday listened
to arguments in the case of Denver against
the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific rail
roads, in which discrimination against
Denver and in favor of Omaho is charged, in
the matter Of rates on dried fruits shipped
from the Pacific coast The dried fruits and
raisins are brought from San Francisco to
Denver and Kansas City in car load lots at
g. 45 and g. Is per hundred, while but 81 O5
per hundred is charged on the same articles
to Omaha Counsel for the railway eI-
planned the discrimination by claiming that
these re ads had been forced to make the low
rate to Omaha, because OF the competition
of the Canadian Pacific line, and the low
rates from the coast to the Missouri river
The commission took the case under advise
ment
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

New YORK, Dec 20-An overheated stove
set fire TO a wooden building, 54i West
Twenty second street early Monday morn
ing. and before it was extinguished destroyed
that building and communicated to an ad.
joining stable and caused the death Of tel
horses, valued at q, 00O and owned by F. L
Meyer. The damage to the buildings il
ahont SO OO0
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

LONDON, Dec 20-OBrien, counsel for
Callan and Harkins, the alleged dynamiters,
made proposition to the court Monday
that the substance seized on the premises oc'
cupied by the former, and claimed to be
dynamite be experimental with to test its
genuineness If the test is made and the sub
stance fails to explode the case against the
Offenders of course falls to the ground. Ii
it does explode the conviction of the men i.
assured, and their sentence to penal servitude
for life nartain
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
A Complimentary Benefit to Jem Carney.

BosToN, Dec. 2O-Four thousand people
were present at the complimentary benefit
rendered Jem Carney at Music hall Monday
night, and hundreds of others were unable to
gain admission: Billy Mahony was master
of ceremonies Sparring bouts took place be-
tween Lablanche and Kerrigan, Gunther toi
MontreaB and Carroll, Mcdonald and God
frey, and many others The closing bout was
between Carney and Mike DAILY (of Bangor,
and some clever sparring was had, Daily do
ing some better work than Carney. Carney
was introduced as the light weight champion
of the world, among hisses and cheers
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

Mrs. F. H. Warren has received the
sad intelligence of the death of her oldest
brother, Charles K. Norris, at Blu tie,
Montana. He left here about twenty
five years ago for the gold mines of Cali,
fornia, where he made large fortune, all
OF which be left when he died He was
about fifty years of age and unmarried
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

HARTFORD. Conn, Dec 20.-John H.
Swift has been found guilty of numbering
his wife by shooting her last July. When
the verdict was announced SwifGs mother
sprang up and pointing to the states atoor.
ney skrieked, "You are a murdsrerp Swift
lighted a cigarette, and said: ~Thats better
than Imprisonment for life. It's over in I
minute" Sentence was deferr ed.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
THE BAKKETsf

Salvation Oil, the celebrated American
remedy for cuts, bruises, sprains. burns.
scalds. chilblains. &C.. can be had of all
druggists. 1t kills pain. Price twenty
five cents bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 2O.-The fol.
lowing is Secretary Fairchild's letter accept.
ing the resignation of Appointment Clerk
Higgins: "Your resignation as a chief Of
division in the office of the secretary of the
treasury has been received and is hereby ac-
cepted, to take effect on the 18th day Of
january, 1883 1t is just to add that you
have performed your duties well and faith
fully since you have been connected with
this department" Secretary Fairchild sale
Monday that the report that the president
had directed Mr.. Higgins removal, and had
thereby incurred Senator Germans ill-will,
was pllre nonsense
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

DETROIT, Dec. 20.-From the report Of the
state labor commission it appears that on
June /, 1881, there were 81, ,3s9 farms in
Michigan OF this number 13s, 5SS were cul
tivated by their owners. S, 657 were rented
for fixed money rental and Is, s09 were
worked on shares OF 90,S0o farms re.
ported to the commissioner OF labor A, ia
are not mortgaged at all and A, ,g7s are mort.
gagged
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

ADA, Mimi, Dec 20.-Sheriff Benton, of
Fargo, arrived here Monday m orning with a
requisition for the arrest of Andrew Homo
del, charged with an $500 forgery in Cass
county, Dakota Deputy Sheriffs Blaser and
Putnam went out to the home of the Homo
del family, some miles in the country. to
make the arrest, but were set upon by the en-
tire family, father, mother. sister, and four
brothers, armed with axes, pitchforks, clubs.
and knives and were beaten and cut in hor-
rible manner, being left for dead by their as
sailants, who fed to the woods The injured
men were found and cared for by neighbors
Tbey will recover
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

WITH the tariff as an issue, the Rever-
end Burchard and his three KS Will not
be worth three cents ton next year
Three-fourths of the states will vote for
Cleveland.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

DEADwooD, Oak, Dec 2)-Bernard Caui-
field, lawyer and Democratic politician who
represented Chicago district in congress
from 1875 to 1871, and was one of the ablest
debators in the house, died at $40 Monday
morning after four weeks ilness aged 50
years. He came to DeaiwooI in 1918 and
has been conspicuous member of the bar
and prominent in Dakota politics ever since
his arrival in the territory.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
YES, so VERY UNFORTUNATELY
zwO .esisiana Men Murder Each Other
with the Ready Revolver


with the Ready Revolver.
FARMERsvlLLE, La, Dec. Ca most un-
fortunate personal difficulty occurred here
Monday evening, 10y which two of the most
prominent citizens of this place lost their
lives There had been bad blood between
Judge J. E Trimble and James A Ramsey
for some time, and this had been added to by
personal question involving the veracity of
one or both Of the men. They met Monday
evening at the front door of J. Stein & Co s
store. Hot words were spoken, and both
drew their pistols. Five or six shots were
fired, and then Judge Trimble and Mr.. Ram
sey were both seen to fall back dead Both
men leave families. There was large crowd
present at the time of the shooting, and it is
a wonder that no one was struck by stray
bullet. Col Edward Jonas, brother of Col
lector Job Jonas, had hole torn in his coat
and shirt BY one Of the bullets
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

Four Helpless Women Shot Down by the
Mlscreant, Who Then Finishes His Own
Worthless Iife-vorce, the Desperate,
Captured with the Aid of Dynamite
Louisiana "MisfortuDe."
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

NEW York, Dec. 20-Miss Inez Van Zand
was entsnced Monday to one month in the
penitentiary for killing two canary birds be-
longing to her neighbor, Miss SickleS The
women had quarreled, aud Miss Van zandt cut
the pet canaries up with a carving knife. Sh'
was prosecuted by the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
The "spider" Wants to Fight Miller

ST. PAU, Mimi, Dec. 2o.-The spider
Ike Weir-left for Boston Sunday night for
the purpose Of escorting his wife to Minneap.
oils, where he will make his headquarters foI
the next few months He intends to meet
Tommy Miller in ten-round contest at
Omaha, and to challenge the winner Of the
OLeary Warren fight
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

Boston, Mass. Dec 2o-Clarkson. tbs
ball pitcher is at the A iams house He
says the reason he lost the penuant this year
was that he had too much pitching to do to
ward the latter end of the season. He alst
felt the loss of Kelly very much. He de
clines to say whether he will go to the Bos
tons. next year, but says if he does he think.
he can bring them up among the leaders
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
DANIEL MANNING IN DANGER.
The Ex-Secretary Reported to be Close to
Deaths Door.

Deaths Door.
ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 20-Ex- Secretary
Daniel Manning is reported critically i'll
His physician, Dr. Hunt is non-committal,
and at Mr.. Manning's sons residence, where
the ex-secretary is stopping, Mr.. Manning is
reported "a little better to-day" Mr.. Man
ning's family is absolutely reticent about his
condition, and his physician refuses to make
any statement beyond saying that he does
not think there lis immediate danger of Mr..
Manning's death. 1t is believed that there
was on Sunday a recurrence of the stroke
which afflicted him al year ago and that his
family was summoned to his bedside in the
expectation that death was imminent II
was reported Monday night that the ex-sec-
retarY could not live till morning
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 20-The citizens
committee, which has the prosecution Of the
tally sheet cases in hand, has received an
answer from ex-senator Thurman, whom
they asked some days ago to prosecute the
cases Mr. Thurman will direct the prosecu
ton. The cases will come up for hearing
Iau
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

BosroN, Dec. 20-The Boston Executive
Business assoc iation has adopted an address
to the interstate commerce commission
against compelling railroads to charge more
for the Boston than for the New York haul
from the West.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

BALTIMORE, Dsc 20-A mortgage from
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad company to
the Mercantile Trust and Deposit company
of Baltimore, was recorded in the superior
court Monday. This is the consolidated
mortgage of s2e, 1000, 600 A similar mort
gage will be recorded in every county
through which the road passes.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec 20-A fight between
Boston and Harlem dogs took place Satur
day evening in a cook shop within block OF
police headquarters in this city. One polict
justice and the son Of another were amons
the dozen witnesses The New York dog
won in one hour The Boston dog died Sat
urday night from its injuries
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

SrANsrEAD. Que. Dec. 90 Early Sunday
morning lighted bomb was thrown into the
house of Horace B. Garfield, a bailif who
has been active in serving writs under the
temperance act Mr.. Garfield fortunately
awoke in time to detach the fuse and save
himself and family from destruction
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
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Local COTTON Is 'Good" in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 2o-The state supreme
court Monday morning declared what is
known as the Wood local option law to be
constitutional The effect of this will be to
give the temperance movement in the state
additional impetus, and elections will no
doubt be speedily held on the @wet" or "dry"
question in all the counties in the state that
have not already taken sucd action. st.
Louis will also vote OIL the question.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
Local Option in Michigan

CoLDwATER Mich, Dec. "a heavy
vote was poled at the local option elector
Monday, and the Prohibitionis5s have added
another county to the no-licenss list Eleven
precincts give ,62o majority. The balance
Of the county will bring the majority up TO
2 ON
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

An This item is worth from 25 to rs cents.
thai it out and bring it with you to M. &
does sfRho are selling silk and cashmere
Skste 4 the above rebates. Assortment
1Nkg Call early.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

AUGUSTA, Ma, Dec. 2l.-Crowds of pso.
pie from all parts of the state viewed the re
mains Of the late Governor Bodwell at th,
state house Monday. The floral decorations
were beautiful and elaborats in desi~n, anC
the rotunda was beautifully decorated will
flowers
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

A Russian miser learned to bark in or
der to avoid the expense of keeping a
watch dog.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

he new line of gold. silver and weich-
Umbrellas at Robinson's are at par,
hing low prices, quality of goods
z,idered. Go and look at them,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

MANSFIELD, KY, Dec. 20-The Graves
| county court house was fired by incendiaries
Sunday morning and entirely destroyed All
of the county records were lost and no end
| of legal troubles will On sue The los ON the
| building is $5U,0U0
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

1t is said that Mr.. Balfour after re-
cent ten days visit to Dublin. looked
completely shaken and had aged visibly
while away.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO Dec 10.
Quotations on the board of trade to-day were
as follows: Wheat-No. January, opened
761sc, closed 1880 nominal; February. opened
nc, closed 76s4 &c nominal May, opened Sssssc,
closed S3IsI4c Corn-No. January, opened
$3.50, closed 4sc asked: February opened 4slsc
closed 4sssc nominal; May, opened 54Lsc, closed
53ls Ssc- Oats-No January, opened 3Os4c
closed 3oSsc asked; May. opened Sss4c, closei
Ss4sc. rork-January, opened Sl5.Na, CLOSED
S15.l5 nominal: February, opened Sla.45, closed
$l5.32le nominal; May. opened sIhg0, CLOSED
sl5sl Lard January opened s.. .ss}s, CLOSED
s7.Sle asked.
Live stock Following We're the quotations al
the Union stock yards; Hogs Market opened
moderately active, with prices 5a loc higher
light grades S4.9515S5; rough packing S.. 15l
s. 35; heavy packing and shipping lots, s5.55G
$50. Cattle Market strong for good; beeveS
81 4005 90; common steady, s. 9)Ls 20: butch
ers, S1.j093 10; stockers, SeOO6341 Sheep
Market steady: common, S2756b37J; good tt
choice, "a 2jdg5.00; lambs, $4.O00 SIS.
Produce: butter-Fapcy creamery, So0Slc pei
lh; fancy dairy, alG24c: roll, 1GG isc; packing
stock, 13Q15c. Eggs-Fresh, &c per doz; ice
house 1s& l9c: pckled 1+Q16c. Dressed poul
try Chickens, 6lsG7l<c per ID; turkeys, SGgc
ducks 6Gs9c; plucked geese, live $40o per doz
Potatoes-75ds5c per bu; sweet potatoes, S350d
40oper bbl Apples-Fair to choice, S1.7563Oi
per bbl Cranberries- and cherry, $3.50 per
Dbl: bell and bugle Ss00
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20
THE INTERNATIONAL MILL.
kILRAIN SURPRISES THE STOcKY
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.

Fight for Two and a Half Hours, in
Which the American Showed His Met
tie and Did Himself Proud-Both Men
Game for log Rounds, But Darkness
Stops the Fight and They Call 1t a Draw
LONDON, Dec. 2o.-The great international
battle between Smith and Kilrain was per-
haps the gamest on record, and the conduct
OF the spectators and all interested parties
was most exemplary throughout St Pierre
Island, near Vernon, where the fight oc.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-12-20

new YORK. Dec. ID.
Wheat-Quiet: No. 9 red state, 90ssc; No s
red winter January, sel4c; do February, 9Olsc.
Corn-Dull; No. mxedcash, 12lsc; do Feb.
ruary. Gl1sc 0ats-Quiet; No 9 white state,
Sas4c; No. mixed January, s75sc. Rye-DuD
and unchanged. Barley-Nominal Pork-Dull,
SIS. Esq 1850 for one year old mess; Sl45oG14.
rs for two year old Lard-s,17, January; SS2s
February.
WLive stock: Cattle-Trading moderately ac-
tive at an advance Of l5c on all desirable offer.
ings; very common to yery1 choice native steers,
So e0G5 50; fancy and premium do S57506,00;
bulls and dry cows, S175@350 Sheep and
lambs-Firm for good TO choice; dull and weak
for inferior stock; common to choice sheep,
S3.50d5.5o q 100 bs: extra and premium do,
S.. 1896 30 common to extra lambs S5i56DT 90
Hogs-Nominall firmer and higher, IS 60a5, 90